Bookshops

I love my library. It has a wonderful selection of books, audiobooks and ebooks. I use it as an opportunity to try the types of books I wouldn't necessarily buy but that pique my interest enough to give them a try and feel no guilt if I end up not finishing the book. Nevertheless, like…

2019 – A proper go at it … again

So I didn't do as great of a job as I'd have hoped in 2018. I seemed to peter out in May although I have so many half-finished drafts of reviews where I just failed to figure out an eloquent way to express my thoughts and the impressions left by the books I'd read. My…

A life in books…

We all have those books that create lasting impressions. Whether they inspired a love of a particular author or genre, or simply came at an important time in your life, there will always be some stories that hold a special place in your heart. I thought I would list some of mine: Alices' Adventures in…

2018 – A proper go at it

Each year I make a list of attainable resolutions. Waste less (money, food, materials), drink more water, read more, walk more, don't eat out at work, text people back promptly... I generally keep to these and manage to improve my habits year after year. However, I also set myself unrealistic goals like 'write a book'…

Getting back into it….again

Yet again I find myself realising how much I suck at keeping any form of record or journal, which frustrates me as I find it a great way to focus and to express myself outside of work. My pile of books to read has grown ever higher and so I aim to read at least…

Inspiration from my bookshelf

I suck at keeping diaries. It's true! Again and again, all of the diaries, journals, and even previous blogs I've tried to keep over the years have all been abandoned, replaced with hobbies, studies, work, or just given up on due to a simple lack of inspiration So what's new?   A: The need for some creativity…